Undergraduate placement- complex systems and equipment supply chain Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Placement was really enjoyable- its a good introduction to working in this environment. Overall very pleased I have done this placement.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Really easy to fit in. The scheme is very sociable as there are so many undergraduates and graduates on placement.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Really helpful- management want us to do well and get as much as we can out of the placements.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This would vary- some days would be very busy, and others would be much quieter- this depended on what was happening in and around the department.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given my own ongoing projects to undertake- including research and development of a product idea/ supplier.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really useful for the future. Given me more confidence in a working environment. Invaluable insight into the business world which will prove very beneficial after University.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Easy going- everyone was very helpful and friendly in the office- best working environment I have been involved in.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised- lots of interaction with other placements. Easy to tell that the schemes have had a lot of time and effort put into them. Overall very structured and well organised.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They involved me in as much as possible around the business. Very keen to give an insight into the business world and encourage us to come back.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would certainly consider applying for a graduate placement with the company after I have finished University- from my experience, this is one of the best companies to get involved with. Offers very appealing future prospects.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • As there are so many placements (graduates, undergraduates, Industrial placements) there is a fantastic social scene- I think a lot of smaller companies would struggle to offer such a social place to be involved.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • My home town, therefore personally very cheap to live and work here.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife isn't great- Barrow is a very small town- but there are plenty of cities a trains ride away for those who do not come from the area.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Weekly nights out with the other undergraduate placements. The graduates were active on setting up outside events for anyone interested.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2009

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